HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1986.07.10 - 10830Miscellaneous Resolution # 86205 July 10, 1986
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By: PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE--Anne M. Hobart, Chairperson
In Re: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE BOARD--TOUR OF INCINERATION FACILITIES
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the implementation of the Oakland County Solid Waste Management
Plan calls for, in part, the siting, construction, and operation of a solid
waste-to-energy incineration facility in the vicinity of the Oakland County
Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan; and
WHEREAS the siting of solid waste processing or disposal facilities
often meets with political and local resident objections for a variety of reasons,
both real and perceived; and
WHEREAS solid waste incineration facilities have proven to be good
neighbors in many municipalities in this country; and
WHEREAS an understanding by all parties of the circumstances which
result in solid waste incinerator facilities being a good neighbor would considerably
enhance the anticipated discussions concerning the impending
Oakland County Facility; and
WHEREAS Kent County, Michigan, conducted a tour of several mass
burn, waste-to-energy facilities in Boston, Baltimore, and Nashville in June
of 1985 which materially facilitated the siting and acceptance of their incineration
project later in 1985; and
WHEREAS the cost to Kent County for air fare, food, lodging, and
additional ground transportation was approximately $1,000 per tour participant.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners agrees to advance funds for a tour of certain incineration
facilities in Boston, Baltimore, and Nashville by no more than the 29 persons
as described in the attached June 17, 1986, summary as approved by the
Executive Committee of the Municipal Solid Waste Board with the addition
of two representatives from the Planning Division to be paid for by County
funds with no reimbursement from the municipalities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is understood and agreed that the
costs for this tour are to be considered as connected with Plan of Financing
preparation costs.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee,
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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Planning and Building Co
#86205 July 10, 1986
Moved by Hobart supported by Webb the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee.
There were no objections.